Exam 3 Just the drug names and class Flashcards
Levothyroxine
-Synthroid, Euthyrox, Euthyroid (Brand name)
-Synthetic T4, Used in hypothyroidism
Amour Thyroid
-Dried pig thyroid
-Contains T3+T4, hard to regulate serum levels as a result
-Used in hypothyroidism
Liothyronine
-Synthetic T3 used in hypothyroidism, short acting
Methimazole
Tapazole (Brand name)
-Treatment of choice for hyperthyroidism
-Thionamide
-Inhibits the synthesis of TH
-Does not remove hormone already present
-Need to monitor CBC for agranulocytosis (Severe WBC drop), Thrombocytopenia, and increased LFT for liver tox
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
-Thionamide
-Used of methimazole is not tolerated
-Liver tox (elevated LFT, dark urine, jaundice)
-Inhibits synthesis of TH
-Used in hyperthyroidism
Sodium or potassium Iodine
(Lugol’s soln, SSKI) Brand name
-Inhibits release of TH
-Used short term before surgery in hyperthyroidism
Beta Blockers (Thyroid)
Used in hyperthyroidism for treating tachycardia palpitation
Calcium gluconate (Thyroid)
-Used in emergent situations of hypoparathyroidism
Vitamin D
Ca absorption
Biphosphonates
-Used in treatment of hyperparathyroidism
Fludrocortisone
-Used in addison’s, mineralocorticoid
-Prevents dehydration and hypotension
-Need to look for S+S cushings
Hydrocortisone
Glucocorticoid
-Used for addison’s
Prednisone
Glucocorticoid
-Used for addison’s
Cortisone
Glucocorticoid
-Used for addison’s
Kayexalate
Used to treat hyperkalemia
Insulin (Addison)
Used to treat hyperkalemia
Truvada
PrEP med
Descovy
PrEP med
Capsaicin Ointment
-OA mgmt, derived from peppers
-Applied topically, burns initially but goes away over time
-Dont apply heat on top of it or you can burn pt
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
DMARDs drug name
Methotrexate
DMARDs drug name
Sulfasalazine
DMARDs drug name
Fluoxetine
-Prozac (Brand name)
-Increases the risk of birth defects
Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
Paroxetine
Paxil (Brand name)
-Increases the risk of birth defects
Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
Fluvoxamine
Luvox (Brand name)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)